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Solid Stewart western
The collaboration of director Anthony Mann and the righteous Jimmy Stewart again provided the ingredients for a successful movie. Filmed against the sprawling picturesque terrain of New Mexico, the movie tells the tale of Will Lockhart, a loner and ex-Army man who is now delivering freight via wagon train.

He winds up in the town of Coronado on the border of Apache territory, in part looking for the party responsible for the death of his younger brother. He was killed in an Apache massacre with rifles illegally supplied to them by an unknown arms dealer.

The town is under control of Alec Waggoman, a cattle baron played by Donald Crisp. Stewart soon runs afoul of Crisp's ill tempered son Dave played by Alex Nichol coming into conflict with the family who own the huge Barb ranch. Ranch foreman and filial figure to Crisp, Arthur Kennedy playing Vic Hansbro, is also the guardian of Nichol, keeping him out of harms way.

Stewart manages to upset the Waggoman family dynamic as he pursues the answers to his brothers death as well as trying to keep the Apaches at bay. With help from two local women the elderly Aline MacMahon playing tough rancher Kate Canady and Cathy O'Donnell playing Crisp's niece Barbara, Stewart eventually gains the trust of Crisp.

man from nowhere
Lochart was told that the salt was free for the taking.but when the son of the cattle baron found out -he and his friends burned his wagons and shot his mules.the baron who even owns the town wants to compromise Lochart(JIMMY STEWART ) SAYS I NEVER OWENED AN ACRE OF LAND -NEVER WANTED TO AND YOU COULD'NT LIVE WITH AN ACRE LESS THAN YOU GOT-WHERE DO WE BEND. jimmy stewart gave a very powerful performance in this movie "again" as always.i got the shock of my life and i remember till today the scene where he was pinned down by few and the barons son shoots him in the palm of his gun hand.a very memorable movie which leaves the lasting impression on the viewers.i will say i am fortunate enough to have seen it on the big screen. The credit goes to the people who made this movie showing the struggle, hardship and tough life pioneers faced to shape United States what it is today and for todays generations to injoy and live a better life.legacy of western movies must continue.It is a lesson in History and a way of life.

Eyepopping cinematography.
All I can say is WOW! The New Mexico locations are simply stunning. After seeing so many films with rear projection, CGI, and other obvious trickery is so great to see an outdoor film that doesn't fake it. The plot is adequate and the acting is pretty good - the only weak link is Cathy O'Donnell - who nobody seemed to notice - can't act. The real star, however, are the stunning New Mexico locations. Get a widescreen TV and enjoy.

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